The NRL era is approaching three decades old, having kicked off in 1998 after the bitter Super League war drew to a close.
In that time, every club bar the two expansion franchises have won a premiership or featured in a grand final, and while some have had more success than others, every club will note some excellent signings over the journey.
Pulling back the curtain on those signings, here are the players we mark as the best for each club.
Cronulla Sharks - Michael Ennis
The Sharks were one of the trickier clubs to pick here.
Wade Graham, Andrew Fifita and Luke Lewis all debuted elsewhere before playing key parts in the 2016 grand final which turned the porch light off, while Brett Kimmorley was also one of the best halves in the sport during his time at the Sharks in the early 2000s.
But you have to ultimately take a player from the 2016 premiership win, and the Sharks likely don't win it without hooker Michael Ennis.
He brought a hard-nosed edge to the middle third of Cronulla, and while he was only with the black, white and blue for two years, he was the most important signing in Cronulla history.
Stephen Crichton should be considered for Doggies.
Why? Sure hes helped change the culture but the dogs haven’t looked close to winning a comp unlike with other guys mentioned. I think Critta is one of their best signings but he needs a grand final before he gets put in the same category as those mentioned here. I also doubt they’ll go close this year until they settle on a 7.
Michael Ennis or James Maloney ?
JM didn’t do much in 2017, but he was brilliant in 2016 and I believe that he – more than anyone else – got Cronulla their Grand Final success, that year.
Hard call to make: has to be one of those two, but which ?
Jahrome Hughes best for the Storm ?
No sir. For me it has to be Cam Smith
Smith isn’t a signing as he debuted at storm